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were unanimously re-elected for the seventh time as the permanent officers of the lodge , vi ? .., Preceptor , Treasurer , anil Secretary respectively . Bros . Coughlan , W . Smith , and Deacon were appointed Auditors . The first lodge b ? llot was taken , which proved favourable to Bro . Minims . Thc Secretary was directed to write and inform Brn . Gibson of his election as Treasurer , and to express the gratification of tlie brethren at tlie recovery from his recent illness . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at tlie Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 21 st inst ., when there wire present Bros . A . Bullen , W . M . ; J . D . Graham , S . VV . ; F . W . Cash , J . VV . ; H . Crooke , S . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , | . D . ; F . M . Noakes I . G . j W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec ; T . E . Wee . cs , Tyler ; F . C . Keeble , W . Culverhouse , !•* .. E . Cursons , Carlo Grassi , C . ' Corby , W . Bellchamber , Walter Hancock , C . A . Itter ,

W . Richards , E . Nice , H . Newland , and W . Brindley . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of tlie last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , worked the ist Section of tlie First Lecture . Bro . R . E . Cursons having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . W . Brindley worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , Bro H . Newland , 2 ' , was unanimously elected a joining membtrr of and

this lodge of instruction , being proposed by Bro . W . Brindley , seconded by Bro . C . Corbv . On rising for the second time , Bro W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . J . D . Graham , S . W ., be VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers ' in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that a vote oi thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . A . Bullen , VV . M ., for the very excellent manner iu which he had worked the ceremony of initiation for the first time . It had

seldom been excelled , and was a great proof of the interest the W . M . took in Masonry . He was always attentive , and also liad always shown assiduitv in all tlie different offices he had occupied in the lodge—from l . G . to W . M . He had also carried out the duties of the chair in an impressive manner . Carried unanimously . Bro . C . Corbv , in seconding the proposition , entirely trndor-ed all that had fallen from the lips of the Preceptor . Tlie W . M . 's working of the ceremony of initiation he had never seen done better for thc first time . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 } . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Musson , W . M . ; Taylor , S . W . ; Glover , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Wombell , S . D . ; Coleman , J . D . ; Hill , I . G . ; Brindley , P . M . ; Jamieson , Brandon , Salter , and Gwillin . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Jamieson being the candidate . Bro . Brindley , a candidate to be passed to thc Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in tlie Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Brindley being the candidate . Bro . Jamieson answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Second

Degree . Bro . Brindlev , assisted by the brethren , worked tlie 3 rd Section of this Lecture . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . Salter , 1424 , and Gwillin , 1681 , were unanimously elected joining members . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Brn Taylor was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 23 rd inst . Present : Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . j D . Stroud , S . W . ; J . Wood , I . W . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec . ; E . Aslete , S . D . ; J . Sims , P . M ., j . D . j C . Hopkins , I . G . j Speigle , P . M . ; F . Craggs , J . Davies , and J . Browi-, The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . The lode-re was opened in the

Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the brethren under the direction of the VV . M . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ist Section of tlie Lecture was worked by the brethren . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was then worked in a grand and impressive manner by Bro . E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . E . Ayling was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting and Bro . D . Stroud , S . W ., for the week after . The lodge was then closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & O . K . ! , on Monday , the 25 th inst . Present : Bros . Foikard , W . M . ; Steele , S . W . ; J . Wright , J . W . ; Glover , S . D . ; Beavan , J . D . ; Burnett , I . G . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Westley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Banks , Stokes , Walker , Hetherington , Partridge , Cornock , Hale , Phillips , Gibbs , Wood , J . Burn , Stokes , Russell , Sharp , and Coates . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read ar . d confirmed , fhe ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by tlie W . M ., Bro . Foikard , with Bro . Gibbs as candidate . Bro . Cornock being a candidate to tlie Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was open , d in the Second Degree , and Ihe ceremony of passing was rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Cornock as candidate . Lodge was resumed to he First Degree , and the 4 th Secbon of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Westley , assi .-ted by the bretliren . The W . M .

roseforthe first time , and thednes were collected . Bros , r-tokes , P . M 1839 , Stokes and Sharp , 72 , Wood , and Coates , 1 3 10 , were elected joining members . They severally lhanked thc brethren for their election , and hoped to be able to attend frequently . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and liro . Steele , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Steele returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren , and thc lodge was closed .

LOWER WALMER —Limn WARDEN LOCGK ( NO . 109 C ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Mondav , the iStli iust ., at the Lord Warden Hotel . Present : Bros . ] . S . Huntlv , W . M . ; G . Beale , S . W . j W . Howies , J . W . j G . Band , P . M . * , Treas . ; A . Mcintosh , Sec ; A . Banger , S . D . j E . Hodgkinson , | . D . ; 1-1 . Chambers , P . M ., I . G . j H . I " . Drew , Stwd . j | . R . Catt , ' Tyler ; E . L . Kirby , P . M ., Preceptor ; and I . VV . Court , P . M . Bro . Ellis

was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of tlie last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in tlie Second Degree . Bro , J . VV . Court being a candidate to lie raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Tliird Degree . Thc VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . It was proposed by Bro . KirbvP . M ., seconded

, by Bro . Chambers , P . M ., ancl carried unanimously , that the latest revised edition of the Text Book of Freemasonry , published by Messrs . Reeves and Turner , should in future be adopred as the text book for the working of thc loilge . It was proposed by Bro , Chambers , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Court , P . M ., and carried unanimously , that in future the senior P . M . present be Preceptor . A vote of thanks was awarded to Bro . Kirby , P . M ., for bis kindness

in being present , and rendering the lodge such able assistance and instruction . Votes of thanks were also awarded to Bro . Court , P . M ., for his able services as Preceptor during the past year and to Bro . Mcintosh for his services as Sec-clary during tiie same time . It was proposed by Bro . Chambers , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Band , P . M ., and carried unanimously , that the officers take their respective places at next lodge meeting , There being no further business , the lodge was closed .

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Presentation To Bro. V. P. Freeman, P.G. Sec. Sussex.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . V . P . FREEMAN , P . G . Sec . Sussex .

The annual meeting * of the companions of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Sussex was held in the Music Room , Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Sa'uiday afternoon last . The M . E . the Prov . Grand Superintendent , Comp . G . Ford , presided , and was supported by the following * officers , viz .:

Comps . Lieut .-General C . W . Randolph , Prov . G . H ., P . Z . 13 S 3 and 1466 ; ' 1 * . Trollope , M . I . ) ., Prov . G . J ., P . Z . 40 ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . S . E ., P . Z . 311 , 315 , and 732 ; O . N . Wyatt , Prov . G . S . N ., P . Z . 3 S ; H . Ct * cs , key , Prov . G . Treas ., P . Z . 311 ; K . Pidcock , Prov . G . Reg ., P . Z . 916 ; S . R . Lesjg , Prov . G . 2 nd A . S ., P . Z . 732 ; j . Farncombe , P . ov . G . " Std . Br ., P . Z . 311 ; I . M . Kidd , Prov . G . D . C ,

P . Z . 732 ; A . King , Mus . Bac , Prov . G . Org ., H . 271 ; J . H . C . Coles , Prov . G . Steward , P . Z . 916 ; " and H . II . Hughes , Sir , and A . Burtenshaw , Sn , acting Prov . G . Janitors . Among the distinguished visitors and companions present were Comps . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E . ; Major-General B . Ford , P . D . G . S . B . Bengal ; F . Binckes , P . Z . and Z . 59 ; Sir F . C . Knowles , Bart ., Royal Albert ; ] .

C . Lucas , P . P . G . S . B ., 315 ; G . R . Lockyer , P . Z . 315 ; J . VV . Woodall , P . G . Treas . ; G . P . Festa , P . Z . ; A . Smith , P . Z . 38 ; J . H . Cross , Qi 6 ; VV . Dawes , 40 ; J . Adames , P . Z . 311 ; L . B . Henderson , J . Sn ; T . H . Crouch , 732 ; J . M . Kidd , P . Z . 732 ; W . Kuhe , P . G . O ., P . Z . 271 ; P , Robinson , Z . 40 ; J . O . McCarogher , 732 ; W . E . Morrison , S . E . oi < 5 ; S . Peters , Z . Si 1 : D . T . Bostel , S . Sn 1

W . Smith , P . Z . 732 , P . P . G . S . ; J . Stedman , Z . 311 ; J . Harrison , P . Z . 811 ; H . E . Price , H . 1400 ; A . T . Lamotte , 471 ; A . Taylor , 916 ; S . Solomon , P . Z . 732 ; W . R . Woo . 1 , P . P . G . H . ; E . Broadbridge , P . Z . S 11 ; C . H . Haine , 916 ; H . Beaumont , 315 ; W . Bolting , 732 ; T . W . Markwick , 40 ; W . A . Cardwell , P . Z . 916 ; W . R . Wood , jun ., Z . 315 ; W . Turner , P . G . A . S ., 311 ; G . R .

Lockyer , P . Z . 315 ; T . Chandler , 315 ; R . Clowes , 51 ; F . Daniel , 732 ; C . W . Hudson , 315 ; H . Kent , J . 315 ; H . Langton , and B . Bennett , P . Z . 732 . The Provincial Grand Chapter having been formally opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee and the Treasurer ' s

account were received and adopted , when the PROV . GRAND SCRIBE E . read his customary statistics , which showed the province to be in a prosperous condition . The M . E . Comp . GERARD FORD , Prov . Grand Superintendent , then gave the following address : Companions , — It is customary at this stage of our proceedings for the presiding companion to say a few words , commonly called

an address , to those present in reference to the state of Masonry in the province , and , in particular , of Royal Arch Masonry . I find myself in the position of having to do this for the first time in my life , and I therefore ask your indulgence for any shortcomings at this moment . It is impossible , whilst considering and reviewing the present state and condition of Masonry in the Province of Sussex ,

not to be stayed at the threshold by the startling changes which have of late come over us , and one result of which has been to place me in the position 1 now occupy , all unworthy as I feel myself to sit in the seats of those revered companions and brethren , who , in times past , and prominently in recent days , have occupied this position . The loss of our Grand Superintendent , Comp . Sir W . W .

Burrell , and his next in command , our Comp . John Henderson Scott , constitute two events of surpassing moment to this province ; but when we consider that those two distinguished Masons not only represented the control of all that could further the prosperity of the Craft , as representing the double positions of Prov . Grand Master and Deputy Prov . Grand Master , but of Grand Supeiintendent

and his second Piincipal in the Royal Arch Degree—when , I say , we contemplate all that is implied in this duplicated Masonic bereavement , we may well mourn for them and deplore the removal of those eminent Masons and worthy men , who lately fulfilled their highly-important offices with so much zeal and untiring devotion to everything which might possibly conduce to the prosperity and the general

well-being of our beloved Order . These being considerations which must occur to all of us , whether in or out of office , I would ask you for one moment to picture to yourselves what must pass through the mind of any one of you were he to be suddenly called upon to undertake the responsibilities , the labours , and the anxiety which any conscientious Mason must take upon himself when entering *

upon these dunes . Ihe Duke of Connaught , as you ail know , is stationed in India , and , during his absence , it is my honour and privilege to represent his Royal Highness , and , so far as in me lies , to conduct the business of the province to his and your satisfaction . Ihere is also the responsible post of Grand Suparintendent , lhat which 1 am occupying to day . Well , 1 can only say

that I shall anxiously do my best to carry out what is my duty in this direction . This is what chiefly concerns us on the present occasion as being assembled in Provincial Grand Chapter . It is with but a limited knowledge of the responsibilities of these positions that 1 essay to undertake them ; but from what I have thus early experienced , I feel great confidence that I shall have your

indulgence ; and , perhaps , w ' uh time will come better ex periences . The encouragement to go on , in the shape of many fraternal assurances of support , makes me feel that if I have thc province with me , with Arch and Craft , I shall be enabled to preside over it with pleasure to myself , and , certainly , with the single aim of securing its profit and advantage . As to the state of the community in this

county , you have heard the statistics ; we are in a fairly good and prosperous condition , and I trust we may look for increasing prosperity . A new lodge , to be called by one of the titles of H . R . H . the Provincial Grand Master , "The Earl of Sussex , ' ] will shortly be consecrated ; forthe warrant has been issued . As to whether there may be a possibility of the Duke of Connaught finding time amidst

the host of engagements which will beset him during his brief visit to ling-land , to run down here and inaugurate this new lodge , is a matter upon which the Very Worshipful ihe Grand Secretary , whom wc have the happiness to see amongst us to-day , is better able to enlighten you than I am . It will be a great day for us if we should be so

fortunate as to have , so soon , another Royal Masonic visit , a distinction which you will agree with me we ought to honour in every possible way , because of H . K . H . ' s prominent interest in Masonry , and the honour we enjoy in having him , one of a line of Royal Masons , to preside over us , the only instance , I believe in the kingdom ; and it has secured

Presentation To Bro. V. P. Freeman, P.G. Sec. Sussex.

to him the cordial fraternal adhesion ot every brother and companion amongst us , in proof of which it will be re . membered how cordial was the greeting he received when his illustrious brother the Princeof Wales , our future King came here to install him as our chief . His name , which is identical with the soil we tread upon , adds another stronnlink to those already associated wi h the enduring Masonic

memories belonging to his Royal House . 1 he late Uuke of Sussex was , as you all know , our sovereign amono-st Masons , and did wonders for the Insiitution ; and it is _ happy day indeed for us to know that the same grand principles survive with undiminished , nay , increasing lustre in the persons of his Royal , and better still , young relations . I have little to add to that which , 1 hope , has not alread y

become too lengthy ; yet ! must congratulate you all , and the whole Masonic fraternity , upon the grand results of our philanthropic appeals . You all know how powerfully they have availed lo ( it the female children to attain useful and honourable positions in life ; ho . v the boys have been instructed so as to go forth and worthily learn an honest livelihood ; how the weak and tottering have

been succoured and assisted in the downward path , which we have all of us to tiead as we feel ouis-rlves g-eitinoolder . I will but ask you to realise the state of ' things which would have occurred if these Charities had not existed . Count the numbers of those who have been helped , and think of the misery , distress , and pauperism —probably crime—which have been averted ! This is the

watchword of Masonic Charities— " Help all to help themselves , and soften the downward steps of those who can no longer help themselves . " I feel sure my words will not be in vain , and that you will—I do not say in profusion , for we are all pretty heavily called upon this year , hut in readiness and willingness when the time comes , and particularl y through our Masonic Charities' Committee—produce the

ready shillings which would do so much for us if , in God ' s Providence , we should ever be placed in a position of helplessness . Companions , I have done . I have asked your indulgence for myself . I have pointed out something of our present condition here in Masonry . I will not imply indifference on your part to the grand principles of our Institution by subjecting you to any further

exposition of them . You all know them . They have been indoctrinated in a manner which , I believe , you will none of you ever forget . It is enough for me , in this place , and once a year , to remind you of them , and I have every conviction that , as good Masons and true , you will take all care to propose and introduce into your chapters none but men who will do us credit ; that you will consider as

secondary every idea which might possibly bring in anything like a qualification of the old and established principles and landmarks of _ the Order ; and that you will , and once more 1 ask it , assist me , by your cordial co-operation and a measure of your confidence , in enabling me to carry out all that by my new position is entailed upon your Superintendent .

The following Provincial Grand Officers were then appointed for the ensuing year ; those present being invested with the insignia of their respective offices , viz , Comps . Lieut .-General C . W . Randolph , P . Z . 1466 , Prov . G . H . ; T . Trollope , M . D ., P . Z . 40 , Prov . G . J . ; V . P . Freeman , P . Z . 311 , 315 , 732 , P . G . S . E . ; W . Dawes , P . Z , 40 , P . G . S . N . ; R . Crosskey , P . Z . 311 , P . G . Treas . ; R .

Pidcock , P . Z . gt < 5 , P . G . Reg . ; J . H . C . Coles , P . Z . gi 6 , P . G . P . Soj . ; P . Robinson , M . E . Z . 4 n , P . G . 1 st A . S . ; J . Adams , P . Z 311 , P . G . 2 nd A . S . ; I . Wilkinson , P . Z . 271 , P . G . Swd . Br . ; Arthur Smith , P . Z . 38 , P . G . Std . Br . ; B . Bennett , P . Z . 732 , P . G . D . of C ; A . Kin ? , H . 271 , P . G . Org . ; G . R . Locker , P . Z . 315 , and E . Broadbridge , P . Z . 811 , P . G . Stwds . ; and H . Hughes , 811 , P . G . Janitor .

The chapter having been closed , the companions adjourned to the banqueting room , where they were joined by several brethren of the Masonic lod ges ; the united company sitting down to an elegant banquet supplied by Mr . John Sayers , of Western-road , Brighton , whose catering gave the highest satisfaction . Comp . Gerard Ford , representing the dual capacity of Prov . G . Superintendent and

Deputy Prov . Grand Master , presided . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The DEP . PROV . G . MASTER brieflv submitted " The Queen and the Craft , " remaiking that Ihe brethren would receive the toast with especial pleasure in the Jubilee year ; and , in di inking it , would not fail to review , with feelings of thankfulness and admiration , the fifty years of

consistent life during which her Majesty had icigned . He next proposed "The M . W . Grand Master , H . R . H . the Piince of Wales . " 'Ihe Piince , he said , was indeed a great power in Masonry ; and , identifying himself with Craft and Royal Arch Masonry , was at the head of each . The two Degrees were happily united that evening , and the occasion , thus unique in its character , was one which woultl

command an enthusiastic reception of the toast . The DEP . PROV . G . MASTER then gave " The M . W . Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Karl of Carnarvon ; the R . W . Deputy Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Ear ! of Lathom ; and the Officers of Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter , Present ancl Past . " All who knew the working of Grand Lodge would , he said , be aware of the admirable

manner in which the Earl of Carnarvon piesidtd in the unavoidable absence of the Prince of Wales , and of the excellent work shown by the Earl of Lathom in the discharge of his duties . Sussex Freemasons had , from time to time , experienced the pleasure of making distinguished members of the Grand Lodge , and he himself felt deep ly indebted to Bro . Colonel Shadwell II . Clerke , the Grand

Secretary , who had come from Cambridge in order to be present at their Provincial Grand Chapter meeting . Bro . Col . S HADWELL H . CLERKE , in responding to the toast , said he had attended so many Provincial Grand Lodge meetings in Bri ghton that he felt it difficu lt , in acknowledging the toast , to find anything new on which to speak . He and the other officers of Grand Lodge who

were present were pleased at the hearty reception acrorded them . They were always glad to have the opportunity of supporting the officers of a province so high in their esteem as that of Sussex , and he would assure them seveialitlic ^ including Sir John Monckton , would have been present had not an important meeting required their attendance in 101

London . Referring to the Earl of Sussex Lodge , which a new warrant had been obtained , he regarded its foundation as a happy manner of commemorating " * successful meeting of last June , when the Prince of Wales installed his brother , the Dukeof Connaught , as Provincial Grand Master . Their Deputy Provincial Grand Master would belts first Worshipful Master , and , under